Book City Tours In Palermo

Explore Palermo from Cathedral to Teatro Massimo on two bus routes in just one day.

• Hop on a 24-hour bus tour and unlock Palermo’s stunning palaces, art museums, and more! Jump off and back on as you want – it’s unlimited.
• Create your dream itinerary with two routes and 15 stops. With buses arriving every 30-60 mins, you’ve got total freedom to explore at your own pace.
• Soak up Palermo’s views from an open-top double-decker, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and tune into the audio guide in eight languages. Comfort and city sights all in one.
• Don't miss Zisa Castle, the Cathedral of Monreale, and Mondello beach – iconic stops along your tour that will leave you in awe.

Inclusions

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Access to Red & Blue lines
• Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
• Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Line (Line A)

• First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes
• Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate

Blue Line (Line B)

• First bus: 12pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
• Frequency: Every 60 minutes
• Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano

• The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
• Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• With a knowledgeable guide, explore Palermo's two most famous sights to satisfy your thirst to learn more about history.
• Discover the history of UNESCO World Heritage Site Palazzo Dei Normanni in great detail and its significance in present-day politics.
• Complete your visit by exploring the gardens and Cappella Palatina and take in the elegance and splendor up close.

Inclusions

• Admission to Palazzo Dei Normanni Complex (Palace, Gardens & Capella Palatina)
• Licensed English-speaking guide

• Tip: The best times to visit are from March, through June and October as there are fewer crowds, many festivals, and moderate weather allowing you time to peruse.
• Wheelchairs, prams, and strollers are all allowed on the trip.
• Upon request, a buggy may be made available.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Escape from the Palermo crowds to the hilltop town of Erice and Marsala, seated in a comfortable minivan with an expert driver/tour leader.
• Appreciate the old-time beauty of Erice as you look out over the Egadi Islands and the city of Trapani.
• Stroll through the narrow alleys and quaint courtyards of Erice and taste a local Sicilian granita.
• Sample the best local wines and olive oils that Marsala is known for, in addition to a delicious Sicilian lunch.
• Smell the salt in the air as you admire the characteristic windmills and basins along Marsala’s panoramic salt route.

Inclusions

• English-speaking driver/tour leader
• Return transfers from Palermo
• Transportation in a luxury Mercedes minivan/minibus
• Visiting Erice with granita tasting
• Visiting Marsala saline (exterior)
• Typical Sicilian lunch in a winery or farm
• Water bottle

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

Palermo - Erice - Marsala - Marsala Salt Route - Palermo

• Tip: May to November are the best months to visit Erice and Marsala, owing to good weather.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Step into a world of architectural wonders as you discover Palermo's 8 UNESCO sites with an expert English-speaking guide.
• Witness the grandeur of some of the best-preserved monuments from medieval times within the convenience of a small group.
• Discover why the beautiful Piazza Pretoria is dubbed the Square of Shame by the locals, and try to spot the mayor at the Town Hall which is open to the public.
• Admire the stunning Royal Palace and learn the history of the monument that now houses the Regional Parliament of Sicily.
• Once you have sated your cultural curiosity, sate your taste buds with a treat of Sicilian cannolo in a typical local shop.

Inclusions

• Small group walking tour
• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Entrance to Cathedral Palermo
• Typical Sicilian cannolo

• Tip: Purchase more tasty Sicilian delicacies at the traditional local shop where you will enjoy the cannolo, make sure you ask your guide for the best recommendations!

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.